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The Fourcast

Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Matt Frei, Mark Urban

Booking Overview

This is a current-affairs and political interview podcast focused on UK, US and global affairs, typically featuring senior economists, diplomats, policy experts, journalists and prominent public figures. Credible candidates include internationally recognized foreign-policy scholars, former government officials, economists, political journalists and experts with authoritative perspectives on major geopolitical or democratic issues; booking difficulty is high due to the show's national news platform and guest caliber.

Metrics

Episodes: 288

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 4.2M subscribers

Instagram: 833.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

c4onlinetech@itn.co.uk

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Host

Krishnan Guru-Murthy - British journalist and broadcaster who presents Channel 4 News and interviews political leaders, public figures and subject-matter experts on major national and international affairs.

Matt Frei - British journalist and broadcaster who presents Channel 4 News and covers European and international politics.

Mark Urban - British journalist, author and broadcaster specializing in diplomacy, international security and foreign affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior economists, diplomats, government officials, foreign-policy scholars, think-tank leaders, prominent journalists and public figures with direct expertise or a credible public record on major political and international issues.
Required Achievements:  
Senior government or diplomatic service, Leadership of a major think tank or policy institution, Recognized expertise in economics, foreign policy or international security, Prominent journalism, broadcasting or authorship, A substantial public profile connected to a current political or geopolitical issue

Recent Guest Discussions

Andy Haldane - The UK Economic Outlook, Inflation, Welfare Cuts, The Pensions Triple Lock And Young People Outside Education Or Employment.

Linn Selle - The European Union's Relationship With Canada, The Future Of European Cooperation And The Rise Of The Far Right.

Leslie Vinjamuri - Canada's Closer Relationship With Europe, Relations With The United States, Democracy And Transatlantic Politics.

Paloma Faith - Political Expression By Musicians, Commercial Pressure In The Music Industry And The Israel-palestine Conflict.

Mehdi Hasan - Political Donations, Independent Media, Journalism, Israel And Palestine, Donald Trump And Political Polarization.

Recent Topics

Politics, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democracy, Political Economy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Fourcast
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What next for Zack Polanski as Greens LOSE Holborn & St Pancras by-election?

October 09, 2026

Zack Polanski and the Green Party are facing pressing questions after Andy Burnham’s Labour held Keir Starmer’s former seat in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.The result is a setback for Polanski’s hopes of challenging Labour on the left of British politics. With calls for his resignation after he declined to vote on the Green Party’s ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion, is this just a blip for the Green Party leader or is his leadership really under threat?In this episode of The Fourcast, Jack...

SPY WARS: can Europe’s spooks handle ‘EXPLOSION’ in Russian spy attacks?

October 08, 2026

In the last few days a former German spy chief has been accused of selling state secrets, a British navy sailor has been charged with espionage and now two Latvians have been picked up near a British air base in Cambridgeshire - not to mention the mysterious goings on at RAF Fairford.So are Western intelligence agencies facing a growing threat? Or was it ever thus? In this episode of the Fourcast Indicators, Krishnan Guru Murthy and Mark Urban are joined by former national security adviser Si...

What next for Christa Pike as death row inmate WAKES UP after two lethal injections

October 07, 2026

The unprecedented survival of Christa Pike following a botched lethal injection in Tennessee has plunged the American capital punishment system into a deep legal and constitutional crisis.Sentenced to death at age 18 for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer, Pike was scheduled to become the first woman executed by the state in over two centuries. However, after two lethal doses of pentobarbital failed to kill her, she survived and was rushed to intensive care.Pike is now reportedly conscious an...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Fourcast
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How do I get in touch with The Fourcast?

The Fourcast is hosted by Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Matt Frei. Its publicly listed email is c4onlinetech@itn.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Fourcast?

The publicly listed email for The Fourcast: c4onlinetech@itn.co.uk.

How many listeners does The Fourcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Fourcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Fourcast?

The Fourcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior economists, diplomats, government officials, foreign-policy scholars, think-tank leaders, prominent journalists and public figures with direct expertise or a credible public record on major political and international issues. Common among recent guests: Senior government or diplomatic service; Leadership of a major think tank or policy institution; Recognized expertise in economics, foreign policy or international security. Recent guests include Andy Haldane, Linn Selle, and Leslie Vinjamuri.

How hard is it to get booked on The Fourcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Fourcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democracy, and Political Economy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

c4onlinetech@itn.co.uk

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